Government responds to calls for personal allowance to increase to £18,000
The Government has responded to calls to increase everyone's personal allowance from £12,750 to £18,000 after a petition was launched.
Nigel Farage lands in Essex by helicopter after Reform's local election success
Reform UK Leader Nigel Farage has landed in Essex by helicopter at Chelmsford Racecourse.
Crash on MAJOR Essex route causing long delays and standstill traffic
A reported crash is causing delays for Essex commuters on the A12 Northbound.
Maldon women take on epic Finland Hyrox quest for two vital charities
Four Maldon women are flying to Finland for a Hyrox challenge in support of two charities - Breast Reconstruction Awareness and Crohn's disease support.
Town dog show is a hit with residents and pups with day of fun and entertainment
This year’s Witham Dog Show proved why the event is a firm favourite on the town calendar.
Birds cause a flap after making nest in ashtray at Essex pub
Staff members at the Mulberry Tree Pub, in Braintree By Pass, were shocked when they found a bird's nest inside a wall-mounted ashtray.
Vineyard to host Toppesfield Sculpture and Wine Festival
Toppesfield Vineyard is hosting a sculpture and wine festival in June.
Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder as woman left seriously injured
A Witham man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder during an incident during which a woman sustained very serious injuries.
Runners raise nearly £60,000 for Essex and Herts Air Ambulance
Runners have raised nearly £60,000 for Essex and Herts Air Ambulance during recent marathons.
All the biggest names who lost their seats in 2026 Essex elections
With results of Essex County Council elections now in, we have put together the biggest names to lose their seats.
Homes and flats across Essex snapped up at auction
Houses, flats and cottages in Colchester and Witham have been snapped up at auction.
Kemi Badenoch 'very proud' of Conservative results despite Essex loss to Reform
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said she was “very proud” of her party’s election results, despite losing Essex County Council to Reform UK.
Teen arrested on suspicion of drink and drug driving after serious crash
A 17-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of drink and drug driving offences after a crash which left a passenger seriously injured.
Mid and North Essex Mind launches workplace wellbeing support services
Mid and North Essex Mind is helping businesses create a healthier environment for their staff.
Man with distinctive tattoos wanted on recall to prison
Police are searching for a wanted man on recall to prison.
Listed: Here are all the winners of Essex County Council elections
Reform UK has taken control of Essex County Council after dramatic night of election results across Essex.
Essex County Council leader LOSES seat as Reform take charge
The leader of Essex County Council, Kevin Bentley has lost his seat to Reform UK.
Former ECC leader says 'need more than slogans from Reform' after losing seat
Councillor Kevin Bentley was defeated in the Stanway and Marks Tey division by Reform UK candidate Andrew Patrick Harding.
Police worried about welfare of missing Essex man
Gary Maughan, aged 59, from Saffron Walden, has been reported missing to Essex Police.
Woman and dog injured in attack on Essex field
A woman and her dog were injured in an incident involving two other 'boxer-type' dogs.
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